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My mother is 60yrs old, and for knee pain se was advised to take injection of vit d, can she take it as she has kidney and heart problem too?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

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Usually oral: Vit d is usually given orally. Perscription strength is 50, 000 iu / week . They may want to give her a synvisc, (hylan g-f 20) or steroid shot into knee . But either way shouldnt be a problem. Would want formal clearance from cardio and nephrology prior tho.

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Answered 7/12/2020

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A member asked:

My mother is 60yrs old, and for knee pain se was advised to take injection of vit d, can she take it as she has kidney and heart problem too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Dr Bowen and 2 doctors agreed

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